Study to Compare the Effect of Valsartan vs Atenolol on Pro-thrombotic State in Hypertensive Patients.

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A Double-blind, Double-dummy, Multi-centre, Randomized, Active Controlled, Parallel Group Pilot Trial to Compare the Effects of Valsartan and Atenolol on the Pro-thrombotic State in Patients With Mild to Moderate Hypertension.

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Ages Eligible for Study:

18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Senior)

Sexes Eligible for Study:

All

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Male or female, aged between 18 - 75 years of age inclusively.

Mild to moderate hypertension (MSDBP >= 95 and >= 110 mmHg and / or MSSBP >140mm Hg) at visit 1, requiring pharmacological intervention. For newly diagnosed patients, hypertensive blood pressure values must be noted on at least two successive examinations prior to entry into the study. In addition, patients must require therapy despite having been following dietary & lifestyle advice for at least 3 months.

Written informed consent to participate in the study, prior to any study procedures.